It’s been confirmed that the Acura MDX Type S will no longer be offered after the 2026 model year.

Reports suggest the pause is tied to uncertainty surrounding new EPA standards for the 2027 model year, which could impact the Type S and its more powerful 355-horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged V6.

For 2027 and beyond, Acura will apply many of the premium features and styling elements found on the Type S to other MDX trims, allowing some of the model’s upscale and sporty character to carry over into the rest of the lineup.

With the MDX Type S going on hiatus and the TLX Type S discontinued in 2025, the Integra Type S will be the only Type S model remaining in Acura’s lineup. The move leaves Acura without a Type S offering in its SUV lineup, at least for the time being.

However, Acura says performance will continue to play an important role as the brand moves toward electrification. The automaker provided the following statement to Road & Track:

“Additionally, outstanding performance will remain a key focus of the Acura brand in the future. As previously announced, we will begin introducing hybrid-electric models to the Acura lineup in the coming years, delivering new levels of performance for the brand.”

That could signal a shift in what we can expect from future Type S models. Rather than relying solely on larger, more powerful gasoline engines, Acura’s upcoming performance models could use hybrid technology to deliver additional power and performance while meeting increasingly stringent emissions and efficiency requirements.

For now, the Integra Type S remains the sole member of Acura’s performance lineup, but the brand’s comments suggest the Type S nameplate may have a future beyond the current generation.

What do you think Acura’s future Type S lineup could look like?

[Source: Road & Track]